Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The base of a triangle is half the base of a parallelogram having the same area as that of the triangle. The ratio of the corresponding heights of the triangle to the parallelogram will be

A) 1 : 4 B) 4 : 1
C) 2 : 1 D) 1 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 1

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Find the length of one side of a rhombus whose area is 24 sq.cm and the sum of the lengths of its diagonals is 14 cm.

A) 3 cm B) 6 cm
C) 4 cm D) 5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5 cm

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 2 : 5 : 8, then find the value of the largest angle.

A) 36 deg B) 96 deg
C) 84 deg D) 60 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 96 deg

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) XYZ B) LMN
C) CDF D) RST
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CDF

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If 8 men can do a piece of work in 14 days, then in how much time (in days) will 7 men do the same piece of work?

 

A) 16 B) 15
C) 17 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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How much quantity (in kg) of wheat costing Rs 84 per kg must be mixed with 81 kg of wheat costing Rs 60 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 75.9 per kg, there is a gain of 15%?

 

A) 27 B) 20.5
C) 22.75 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27

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An angle is 1/3 its supplementary angle. Find the measure of the angle?

A) 45° B) 90°
C) 135° D) 22.5°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45°

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Rs. x invested at 8% simple interest per annum for 5 years yields the same interest as that on Rs. y invested at 7.5% simple interest per annum for 6years. Find x : y.

A) 40:45 B) 5:6
C) 16:15 D) 9:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9:8

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